Slow-Roasted Greek Lemon Chicken with Potatoes and Oregano

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-18 · Updated 2026-05-18

Juicy chicken thighs slow-roasted with lemon slices, garlic, and oregano, paired with golden roasted potatoes soaking up all the savory juices. This Greek-inspired chicken recipe (mediterranean), ready in about 75 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 6 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 5 crushed garlic cloves
• 1 large, sliced into thin rounds lemon
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1.5 lbs halved baby potatoes
• 1.5 tsp, divided salt
• 1 tsp, divided black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped for garnish fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large roasting pan, toss 1.5 lbs halved baby potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 crushed garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Nestle 6 bone-in chicken thighs over the potatoes. Drizzle the chicken with remaining 2 tbsp olive oil, sprinkle 2 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper over the skin. Scatter 1 large thinly sliced lemon and remaining 2 crushed garlic cloves over and around the chicken.
3. Step 3: Roast uncovered for 50-60 minutes, basting once halfway through, until the chicken skin is crispy and golden and the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
4. Step 4: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving, allowing the bright lemon and oregano flavors to shine.